“My decision to have my second hip replaced was easy with the help of Dr. Kolb, providers, and staff at Orthopedics of Illinois. Everything I experienced encourages me to recommend them to others. Dr. Kolb and his assistants took their time to be sure I understood my replacement procedure and why this procedure would be the best for me as a busy woman with a family to raise and a job to get back to. Having already had one hip replaced, I had the good and bad fortune of knowing what I could expect. What I did experience this time was even better. Dr. Kolb always listened intently and never made me feel rushed to get out of the office before I had all of my questions answered. He and/or his assistants were visiting me and checking progress each day at the hospital, making plans for my first clinic visit after discharge, and making this surgery and recovery exactly as he had described it would be. I had no complications from the surgery, and returned to his office feeling stronger and better than ever. Working with the physical therapists in the clinic, I was touching my toes within 45 days, something I had never been able to do. After two months, I was bowling. I felt a greater calmness this time partly because I understood the unknown, but mostly because my surgeon led a skilled team in my procedure and his confidence gave me confidence to see through this process.”